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Photos and Description of this Lechlade-on-Thames holiday barn

Barn at Lechlade, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England - Surrounded By Beautiful Countryside And Picturesque Cotswold Villages For You To Explore

Lechlade is a bustling town on the River Thames and the gateway to the Cotswolds. The Barn at Lechlade sits in the grounds of Bridge House, built in Cotswold stone in the late 17th century and retaining many of it's original period charms. It has a large open plan sitting room with plenty of space to relax overlooking the beautiful gardens. The area is steeped in history and dotted with picturesque Cotswold villages to explore. Lechlade is surrounded by beautiful countryside to explore on foot or by bike on one of the many cycle routes. There are plenty of opportunities for fishing or boating on the river or book a round of golf at one of the nearby golf courses. The towns of Cirencester, Cheltenham and Oxford are all within easy reach with all they have to offer, whether it's shopping and fashion you're after or a literary or music festival or a day at the races. If it's fine dining you're after then try one of the fabulous restaurants or gastro pubs all just minutes away.

About Deborah Dyer

I am a mother of 3 with 2 girls now at University and a boy taking his GCSE's. I live in Lechlade with my partner Peter and 2 black labradors. I am a fashion stylist and fitness instructor with an active and busy business and social life. I love entertaining and love sharing my gorgeous barn with guests whilst they visit the Cotswolds.

Deborah Dyer purchased this barn in 2012

Why Deborah Dyer chose Lechlade

I've lived in Lechlade for years and when faced with moving I couldn't leave the area. I like being in the Cotswolds where you can experience the beautiful countryside (including walking my dogs down the Thames every morning) while still being close to Cheltenham and Oxford for that all important retail therapy.

What makes this barn unique

On the edge of Lechlade, you'll sample the real cotswold life - peace and tranquility but with access to all the activities that come with a cotswold village by the Thames. The main town of Lechlade offers riverside pubs and quintessential village shops. Its a popular fishing location and idyllic for that afternoon roast and post meal stroll. A little further up the road Cheltenham and Oxford beckons. Shopping trips to Cheltenham can be organised or you can simply relax in comfort at the Barn. Either way, we offer a real experience you're sure to remember.

Guestbook comments from the owner

"Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing stay. See you next year" Warwick and Sarah

"We all had so much fun. Love the Barn. Love the Cotswolds. Thank you for making our stay so perfect" Howard and Jennifer

"Wish we had a longer stay. So nice to escape to the countryside" Martin

Gorgeous property in the beautiful Cotswolds

We really enjoyed our stay at Lechlade. Deborah did everything to make us feel very welcome, including a home made cake. The property is lovely, clean, tidy and with everything you need. I loved all of the finishing touches including snuggly dressing gowns. Additionally there were plenty of toys for my nephew and DVDs. The local area is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hope to be back.

Review Submitted: Nov 17, 2016

Date of Stay: Nov 2016

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for such a glowing review. It's much appreciated and I'm so pleased you all enjoyed yourselves. It was lovely to meet you and I do hope you'll come and stay again!

Lovely Barn

The barn in Lechlade is a great place to stay when visiting the Cotswolds. Deborah is a fantastic host and very helpful, even leaving us a lovely afternoon cream tea! The barn is very clean and spacious and has everything you require during your stay, even a cot, high chair and bath if visiting with a baby. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others!

Review Submitted: Sep 13, 2016

Date of Stay: Sep 2016

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you so much for such a glowing review. it was lovely to meet you all and your delightful baby. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your time at The Barn, albeit brief and if you're ever in the area again please come and stay. I'd love to see how that gorgeous boy of yours is coming along!

The Barn, a lovely well maintained home from home!

A very relaxing holiday staying in The Barn, we were made very welcome by Deborah and family including dogs! We felt totally at home with every convenience to hand. The gardens were beautiful, well established, children friendly but lovely just to stroll around. We hope to return in the future.

Cosy with style in the Citswolds

We were delighted to arrive at The Barn in Lechlade on Thames. It was a last minute booking and we were not disappointed. It was everything we wanted in a gorgeous converted barn. Bursting with style with lots of lovely little touches including a most delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake. Deborah was an amazing host who cooked us the most incredible breakfast; suffice to say there was no need for lunch that day! My daughter loved the Barn and didn't want to leave. She fell in love with the two dogs Brian and Boris and enjoyed walking them through the sheep fields. Lechlade is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds; without being a busy town itself. We also enjoyed a dinner at Kushi the local Indian restaurant. Our only disappointment was that we couldn't stay longer. We hope one day we can return. Thanks Deborah.

Review Submitted: Apr 29, 2016

Date of Stay: Apr 2016

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review. It's much appreciated. I'm so pleased you enjoyed staying at The Barn and I hope to see you again sometime.

Girls weekend away

Amazing barn beautiful inside and out. Walked into homemade cake. All the personal touches were lovely tea coffee facilties in the bedrooms along with home made sweets. Breakfast cooked by the owner of the barn is a must to have was lovely. .definitely would go back and recommend. 5* throughout.

Review Submitted: Feb 3, 2016

Date of Stay: Jan 2016

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for such a fabulous review, it's much appreciated. I'm so pleased you all enjoyed staying at The Barn, it was a pleasure to meet you and I do hope you'll come back again some time.

A tailor made package is available on request including cookery courses, millinery courses, fashion and styling (including make up demos, personal shopping and wardrobe advice), health and fitness, hen parties.

There is a local village shop, post office, chemist, antique shops, hairdressers, sweet shop, cafes and tea rooms, Chinese, Italian and Indian restaurants, 3 pubs and ample parking in the town. There are many golf course close by and fishing on the River Thames as well as at various trout farms in the area. There are a number of lakes within 10 minutes drive offering waterspouts. Cheltenham is within 45 minutes drive offering easy access to it's jazz, music, literature and fashion festivals as well as to the racecourse.

We pride ourselves on organising just about anything to make your stay with us as perfect as possible. If you'd like some relaxation then massage and beauty treatments can be arranged. We can supply catered meals if required, cookery lessons, clay shooting, horse riding, golf, tennis and fishing. There is a well equipped gym in the gatehouse to the front of the garden and Personal Training can be arranged with prior notice. Outside: Large garden with ornamental ponds, outdoor furniture with table and seating for 6. Barbecue. Table tennis and netted trampoline, darts and table football Ample parking. Utility Room: Iron and ironing board Towels and linen are included. Other: Kitchen diner with table and seating for 6. Breakfast bar with seating for 4